Endal was trained by Petersfield-based Canine Partners For Independence (CPI), which trains dogs to help give disabled people back some of their independence.

Bruce Jenkins, from the centre said: "It's brilliant that Endal has received the award.

"Endal has really captured the public's imagination - he has really sparkled.

"But all the dogs we train here are stars in our eyes."

The PDSA decided to give Endal the award after seeing BBC South's reconstruction of Endal helping his disabled owner after the accident at Crufts in Birmingham.

Endal was praised for his bravery that meant he did not leave his owner's side even when they were in the ambulance on the way to hospital, and the paramedics had to lower the bed just so the dog could keep eye contact with Mr Parton.

Life-saving is just one of Endal's talents.

The five-year-old can put a cash card into any machine and get money out for his owner.

He can also pick goods off supermarket shelves, hand over money to bus drivers and stop Allen from crossing roads when it is unsafe.